Teaser: Home with Simon Thomas

Episode 8 August 08, 2025 00:04:34
Teaser: Home with Simon Thomas
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Teaser: Home with Simon Thomas

Aug 08 2025 | 00:04:34

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Show Notes

In this clip, we discuss how Home acts as a "spiritual sequel" to Penelope Mortimer's The Pumpkin Eater, showcasing a more detailed portrait of the narrator's family and how it reflected mid-century British society.

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